The Golden State Warriors and center Kristaps Porzingis have reportedly agreed to a two-year $40 million contract extension, per ESPN NBA insider Shama Charania, as he was told by his agent Jeff Schwartz.
Charania’s report also said that Porzingis’ deal will include a player option after the second year, which could allow him to hit free agency following the 2026-2027 season.
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Porzingis’ extension comes after he was traded to the Warriros by the Atlanta Hawks during last year’s NBA Trade Deadline.
Porzingis missed a large chunk of games last season, appearing in just 32 as he was dealing with illness [That dates back to when he was on the Celtics in 2025], an achillies, and right ankle injury.
Celtics team doctors diagnosed Porzingis with ostural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, an autonomic conditional that can increase heart rate, and cause dizziness and fatigue.
When he was on the court, Porzingis averaged 16.7 points, 5.2 total rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game.
The Warriors just snuck into last season’s NBA play in tournament before the playoffs.
Porzingis played 28 minutes in the team’s 126-121 win against the Los Angeles Clippers, where he shot 8-12 from the field, and was 3-6 at the three point line. Porzingis finished the night with 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.
The Warriors season came to an end in their 111-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns on April 17, where Porzingis saw a decrease in minutes, playing 15 minutes, 4 minutes in the third and not making an appearence in the 4th quarter.
Throughout the offseason, rumors have surrounded the Warriors in acquiring LeBron James.
On Sunday night, reports came out that Golden State had interest in bringing in James, alongside his former Lakers teammate Anthony Davis.
On Monday morning, reports indicated that Draymond Greeen would be declining his $27.7 million player option to become a free agent, as a way to help the Warriors create more financial flexibility.
